Aging Well in the Gorge March 17th 2021
I’ve been around the block enough that each time it seems to get longer and I think back to when I would ask my mother “Do I have to?” But now there is no one to tell me, “You better before your father gets home!” So how do you stay motivated instead of sitting on […]
Aging Well in the Gorge March 10th 2021
It is 2:15 on a Saturday afternoon. As I am writing, my eye lids are slowly, unwillingly closing; my fingers are typing a row of ZZZZZZZZZZZZ’s; and I know, from these telltale signs, it must be time for a short nap. But don’t think I am just another old codger who needs his afternoon nap. Napping has taken on added significance in […]
Living Well in the Gorge March 3rd 2021
Whether it is painting a sunset illuminating the Columbia Gorge, writing a poem expressing the indescribable joys of grandchildren, or creating a walking stick out of a hand carved handle attached to a discarded pole, these are all creative acts: fashioning something unique and personal out of the ordinary. As part of the human race, […]
Living Well in the Gorge February 24th 2021
Do ever feel you’re not as sharp in conversations, or you can’t complete a hike with friends, or you don’t want to take a trip because of how many times you’ll have to stop (and we know the reasons why!) You feel you’ve lost the confidence to meet any challenge and you avoid doing the […]
Aging Well in the Gorge February 17th 2021
As vaccinations for older adults begin, patience is the word. Manufacturing of the vaccines is becoming more efficient, producing a continuously increasing number of doses every day. But for now, the vaccines remain scarce. And although every older adult who wants the COVID vaccine will receive one. most older adults will not get their vaccine […]
Aging Well in the Gorge February 10th 2021
Over the past eleven months the pandemic has turned our lives upside down: were staying home more and seeing friends less. But many folks are coping by engaging in this hundred-year-old, low-tech activity: jigsaw puzzles. You can work on a puzzle for days or even weeks; they’re fun; and what may not be surprising, particularly […]
Aging Well in the Gorge February 3rd 2021
In “Through the Eyes of an Elder” Bonnie New highlights the challenges facing older adults looking for affordable housing options when their home no longer meets their needs. But what if you are not yet ready to move and would like to stay in your own home. How can you adapt your home to your […]
Aging in the Gorge January 27th 2021
An end to this nightmare is in sight, but it will just be a mirage unless enough of the population is immune to the virus to make the spread from person to person unlikely. This is called community immunity or herd immunity and can be accomplished by people either being exposed to the virus or protected from the virus. Now which one would you choose? For most people, the answer is easy, get vaccinated! But there are also many of you who are hesitant because of concerns about the safety of […]
Aging Well in the Gorge January 20th 2021
Today we are inundated with information especially with the advent of social media – where any one can share their cat pictures, thoughts, and suspicions. With all this noise it is our responsibility to know what is accurate and what isn’t. This is particularly true when we construct our political views during these tumultuous times. But how do we determine the […]
Aging Well in the Gorge January 13th 2021
It seems as if once or twice a year I feel I need to write about the latest scams from Medicare scams to sweepstakes and lottery scams. So, just as sugar ants return in the spring (well at least in my kitchen!), vaccine scams are beginning to circulate. So here are just a few reminders. […]